Talkers, mags lead syndies

AUTHOR(S)

Grego, Melissa

PUB. DATE

January 2001

SOURCE

Daily Variety;01/08/2001, Vol. 270 Issue 25, p27

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on the recovery of the ratings for syndicated talk and magazine shows in the United States during the week ended December 24, 2000 after lagging behind presidential election news on cable television. Program posting the biggest ratings boost for the week; Ratings posted by other shows during the period.

ACCESSION #

3970403

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